mfad•3y ago

Horsehair shoe brush recs

Hi,

Getting a horsehair brush for my paraboot michaels coming in. This one looks good but is it overkill?

https://www.rmleathersupply.com/products/saphir-horsehair-brush

Also is the 18 cm or 21 cm preferable?

Thank you!

Rocky Mountain Leather Supply

Saphir 🇫🇷 - French Horsehair Brush

OVERVIEW This Saphir horsehair brush is made in France of genuine horsehair. They are great for cleaning up and polishing up most leathers. Sizes 18cm 21cm MADE IN FRANCE

DIMENSIONS Length: 7 inches (18cm) or 8 inches (21cm) Width: 3 inches (7.5cm) SHIPPING & RETURNS 30-Day Money Back Guarantee! Read more about

BenjiOP•11/21/23, 12:23 AM

curious what they sell at the local cobber, guess i'll go and find out

CA_Aegis•11/21/23, 12:28 AM

I got this since 2016

CA_Aegis•11/21/23, 12:28 AM

Moneysworth & Best Shoe Shine Brush https://a.co/d/6qEC97s

Moneysworth & Best Shoe Shine Brush

CA_Aegis•11/21/23, 12:29 AM

If its length feel right for ur hands then it right one

CA_Aegis•11/21/23, 12:29 AM

Mine feel a bit small but it does the job well

Bigelow•11/21/23, 12:35 AM

if you've got an Allen Edmonds nearby you can find one for a bit less https://www.allenedmonds.com/product/horsehair-shine-brush-3022379

Horsehair Shine Brush | Men's Brushes | Allen Edmonds

Handcrafted Since 1922. Shop the Horsehair Shine Brush by Allen Edmonds. Luxury footwear, apparel & leather goods. Free shipping on orders $100+

BenjiOP•11/21/23, 12:36 AM

I do!

BenjiOP•11/21/23, 12:36 AM

thank you

BenjiOP•11/21/23, 12:43 AM

so i'll need the horsehair brush for general maitenance and polish, and one more application brush (like a small kiwi one) for like cleaner or conditioner?

jorgeragula05•11/21/23, 12:45 AM

I just apply Bick4 with an old t-shirt then brush it off.

BenjiOP•11/21/23, 12:45 AM

gonna get nordstrom shoe trees, saphir wax polish, bick 4, and lexol btw

Bigelow•11/21/23, 12:46 AM

yeah you don't need a brush for cleaner/conditioner, rag or cloth works fine

BenjiOP•11/21/23, 12:46 AM

perfect thank you

Bigelow•11/21/23, 12:46 AM

bick 4 and lexol seems redundant?

CA_Aegis•11/21/23, 12:47 AM

Bick 4 is all i use

CA_Aegis•11/21/23, 12:47 AM

Prob some wax for that shiny toe?

BenjiOP•11/21/23, 12:48 AM

isn't bick 4 conditioner and lexol cleaner?

BenjiOP•11/21/23, 12:48 AM

https://www.reddit.com/r/goodyearwelt/comments/bdipgq/getting_started_quick_and_not_so_dirty_shoe_care/

From the goodyearwelt community on Reddit: Getting Started: Quick a...

Explore this post and more from the goodyearwelt community

BenjiOP•11/21/23, 12:49 AM

following this guide though i think @ll.beansandrice

made an updated one

CA_Aegis•11/21/23, 12:49 AM

I think lexol sell both cleaner and conditioner

Bigelow•11/21/23, 12:50 AM

IIRC bick 4 is both in one, lexol has both a cleaner and a conditioner as separate products (usually sold together)

CA_Aegis•11/21/23, 12:50 AM

When i started the gyw shoes boots thing, i found bick4 for conditioner as the most neutral

CA_Aegis•11/21/23, 12:50 AM

Even when i walked in snow, all i did was brush brush away

CA_Aegis•11/21/23, 12:50 AM

Then apply bick4

BenjiOP•11/21/23, 12:50 AM

https://www.allenedmonds.com/product/cream-polish-3023187/black-ec4017578

BenjiOP•11/21/23, 12:51 AM

maybe i'll get the allen edmonds cream polish, it's the half the price as saphir

BenjiOP•11/21/23, 12:51 AM

oh wait nvm that's cream, not wax

BenjiOP•11/21/23, 12:52 AM

wait they have a cream polish but i didn't account for the size. the saphir isn't more expensive actually

BenjiOP•11/21/23, 12:54 AM

$10 for 1.5 oz for allen edmonds, $27 for 3.38 ounces for saphir. saphir is only a lil more expensive

raisinpie•11/21/23, 12:54 AM

I don't think you need to buy all that stuff yet

raisinpie•11/21/23, 12:54 AM

all I have for my shoes is bick 4 and a brush and I haven't needed anything else

BenjiOP•11/21/23, 12:55 AM

don't you need polish tho?

Bigelow•11/21/23, 12:55 AM

honestly, no

CA_Aegis•11/21/23, 12:55 AM

The more u brush the nicer it looks

jorgeragula05•11/21/23, 12:56 AM

I only use polish on dress shoes and maybe once a year if that.

beans•11/21/23, 12:56 AM

https://burk.blog/posts/shoe-care-without-being-a-nerd/

Shoe Care Without Being a Nerd

Inspired by How to Love Cast Iron Without Being a Nerd About It by Internet Shaquille .
Shoe care can seem really daunting and difficult. You’ve heard all about this “Goodyear Welt” thing and finally sent it and spent more on a pair of shoes than you thought was humanly possible. They’re supposed to last, but what do you need to do to get the be...

BenjiOP•11/21/23, 12:57 AM

lemme bookmark that

BenjiOP•11/21/23, 12:57 AM

ok so my plan now is to get a horsehair brush (prob allen edmonds), bick 4 and nordstrom shoe trees

BenjiOP•11/21/23, 12:58 AM

i have hand me down shoe trees from my dad but they're sitting in my cheap dress shoes i wore for internships

beans•11/21/23, 12:58 AM

TLDR: basically any horsehair brush will do. I like Bick 4 as a conditioner. One bottle will last a lifetime really. I like shoe trees as well but some folks like the toe spring and wear on casual shoes

Bigelow•11/21/23, 12:58 AM

@Benjiara what shoes is this for btw?